Philip Glass, "Words Without Music"

In this personable and vibrant memoir, Glass looks back over his wide-ranging oeuvre and details his collaborations with artistic luminaries including Twyla Tharp, Ravi Shankar, Martin Scorsese, and many other directors, singers, musicians, and choreographers. Glass is in conversation with Bob Boilen, host of NPR’s All Songs Considered. Founded by Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade in 1984, Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.'s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online. Visit them on the web at http://www.politics-prose.com/